THE COMPANY
Our client is an award-winning
entertainment company which crafts globally successful stories across film
& television.
THE ROLE
As the Head of
Pictures, you will lead the film department partnering with top creatives and
financiers to develop, fund and produce a standout collection of films.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop
and execute a strategic vision for the division, ensuring a strong
pipeline of commercially and creatively viable projects
- Build
key relationships with financiers, sales agents, distributors, and studios
to whilst collaborating with top talent to deliver high-quality films
- Foster
cross-department collaboration with post-production and video game teams
- Lead,
mentor and develop a high-performance team, while staying ahead of
industry trends including emerging technologies such as generative AI
- Oversee
financial management, structuring deals, managing budgets, and maximising
revenue potential.
The position will
require weekly visits to Scotland (or relocation).
THE PERSON
With extensive experience as an independent film producer,
you will exceptionally strong at balancing creative vision with commercial
success, ensuring projects are both artistically engaging and financially
viable.
A proven track record in film finance is essential, as is
extensive experience structuring and securing funding for film projects,
including through international, UK, and US financing models, sales, and
distribution.
You should have exceptional leadership, communication, and
organisational skills and a strong network of key industry contacts.
NEXT STEP
If your skills & experience
fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role,
please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Searchlight only advertises active roles
- Your details will be sent directly to the
Consultant who is handling this role
- We aim to respond to candidates within 14
days.
If this
role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file,
please send it to sroffice@searchlight.global.
Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for
all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or
belief.
To learn more about Searchlight, see: www.searchlight.global.